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WeRide Debuts NVIDIA-Powered Robotaxi GXR at GTC 2026 as Singapore Trials Begin

WeRide says the NVIDIA-based design slashes costs to support scaled Level 4 deployment.

Overview

  • WeRide showcased the Robotaxi GXR at NVIDIA GTC 2026, integrating DRIVE Hyperion and the DRIVE AGX Thor chip inside its HPC 3.0 platform.
  • WeRide reports its HPC 3.0 can cut autonomous driving suite costs by about 50% and lower total cost of ownership by 84%.
  • Trial operations with Grab are underway in Singapore’s Punggol district, with public robotaxi service scheduled to start on April 1.
  • Geely’s Farizon unit will manufacture the GXR under an agreement to deliver 2,000 purpose-built vehicles by 2026, with current hardware costs around $40,000 per car and potential further reductions as volumes scale.
  • WeRide targets more than 2,600 active robotaxis globally in 2026 and tens of thousands by 2030, while WRD shares trade near 52‑week lows after a 12‑month decline of about 63%.